TUNNEL VISION OF COOPER MURPHY

by Janet Blue on April 15, 2017

Caturday Art

Cooper Murphy has recently discovered the three-way tunnel. When I first saw him in it, his backend was sticking out. With him being a bit broad in the body, I came to the conclusion that he couldn’t fit inside. But I was wrong. The photo I chose for today’s art creation is of Cooper Murphy totally inside the tunnel looking out. The original photo is terribly out of focus so I am not going to share it. Here’s the art version.

I created this by applying the Tropic of Capricorn filter from Dreamscope. I then overlaid one of the cloud textures from PicMonkey. The leaf motif in the corners was added using piZap. The plain borders were added in Picasa. A bit of piling on, but I think it worked.

This is Cooper Murphy’s and my entry in Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty’s Caturday Art blog hop. To enter some art of your own and/or view the other submissions, click on Athena’s badge.

Easter Sunday Selfies

We’ll be back tomorrow with one of the Kitties Blue gussied up for Easter Sunday. I have no idea who that might be. I suspect some bribery involving treats will be employed. I am quite certain many of you will be involved with family and religious services. If you cannot get here tomorrow to add your selfie to the blog hop, don’t fret. The hop remains open every week through Thursday.

Our friend Purrince Siddhartha Henry’s mum, Sherri-Ellen, called today to ask me to pass on the message that her computer is “toast.” Consequently, she is unable to post, comment on your posts or answer e-mails. She’s doubtful that the computer can be repaired, and it may be a while before she can get another one. If anyone wants or needs to talk with her, let me know in the comments or by sending me an e-mail. I will contact you with her phone number.

That is one gorgeous bit of artwork with Cooper Murphy in the 3-way tunnel! It’s like he’s in the jungle hiding in a hollow tree…..like a stalking TIGER! Love it. As for the news about Miss Sherri-Ellen’s computer – we are so sad to hear it. We are all LOST without our “communication devices” and we’ll miss hearing about Siddhartha’s adventures – hopefully she will get a new computer SOON. Thanks for telling us.

We love the picture of Cooper Murphy (We wish We had a three-way Tunnel).
Mummy says the art style is definitely early twentieth century Ex-purr-essionist with a touch of Gauguin thrown in for good measure (mol).

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.